Deep-sea mining could be greenlit in summer despite unknown environmental risks
Mining companies are looking to the deep ocean for metals essential for alternative energy. But at what price to underwater ecosystems?
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Lauren Castelino and the Green Career Centre connect youth to dream green jobs
As the co-executive director at Regenesis and the founder of one of its initiatives, the Green Career Centre, this 22-year-old has helped thousands of youth — many of whom are women, newcomers, Black, Indigenous or people of colour — find employment in the emerging clean economy.
‘We will not leave’: University students dig in heels at fossil fuel divestment protest
More than 200 students have joined the 16-day occupation of the “Old Vic” building on the University of Toronto’s downtown campus, says Erin Mackey, co-coordinator of Climate Justice U of T, the student group organizing the protest.
Cogie Cogan makes climate crisis everyone’s business
In 2020, Cogie Cogan founded Western University's first student club to foster the next generation of environmentally aware business leaders.
Jane Devonshire left the stage behind to make the world a safer place
One of her latest projects was helping found the West Coast Climate Action Network (WE-CAN), a British Columbia-wide network of 236 climate groups.
Climate change is causing a youth mental health crisis — and it’s time for adults to step up
I learned about the role of banks in supporting climate change, and then I moved my money to green investments. Last year, my portfolio beat the oil and gas markets.
With razor-sharp wit, Hazel Thayer takes her climate fight online
In early 2022, 26-year-old Hazel Thayer started posting punchy, colourful videos about climate change. She found it was a quick, easy way to spread the word about the need for action.
Academics call for crackdown on Ontario steel mill pollution
More than three dozen professors at an Ontario university are calling on the federal and provincial governments to act in response to reporting published by Canada’s National Observer.
Young people are already on the front lines of the climate crisis. Canada can help them fight it
Today, as I give talks and meet young people across the country, I am convinced that tens of thousands of them are once again eager to serve, ready to confront the civilizational threat of this generation, writes Seth Klein.
A paved Greenbelt will kneecap Ontario’s economy and food security, expert says
Ontario's Greenbelt includes some of the best farmland in Canada, which has been protected for over 20 years. Experts and activists say Premier Doug Ford's plan to develop the area will exacerbate the housing crisis and slash food supply.
Sufi composer Shumaila Hemani shapes soundscapes for climate justice
This Alberta-based singer and songwriter is Artist-in-Residence at Trico Changemakers Studio at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Her prize-winning compositions mix the sounds of climate change-caused catastrophes in South Asia, youthful protests, and her own voice in spoken word.
Tristan Surman makes a career out of lights, camera and climate action
In 2019, this 23-year-old McGill University student founded the award-winning agency My Media Creative to amplify the work of student groups. It has since raised millions of dollars and narrative support for over a hundred non-profits across the country.
David Suzuki is angry and not afraid to tell us why
“We're daydreaming our way into absolute catastrophe,” he tells podcast host David McKie on the new episode of Hot Politics.
Jennifer Hong can see the forests — and the trees
This 26-year-old Vancouverite works for the Canadian Forest Service providing information and analysis on the potential economic interfaces between humans and forests. She also conceived, founded and runs Faces of Forestry.
Huge investors are driving small farmers off the land
More — not fewer — farmers provide a wide diversity of production methods, giving people the dignity of an honest choice about what they eat.
